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The Republic of Ireland covers 83.4 % of the Island.

The coast in the west has most small mountains, hills and cliffs.

Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom, covers the remaining sixth. Its capital is Belfast.

In the middle of Ireland, the terrain is relatively flat. Ireland has a number of rivers, River Shannon and a few large lakes.

Dublin is the capital of Ireland, and it’s also the biggest city with 1 045 769 inhabitants. Dublin lies along the East Coast.